The Pact
The Pact

The Pact

2012Movie89 minEnglish

After their mother passes away, sisters Nicole and Annie reluctantly return to their childhood home to pay their last respects. While staying overnight in the house, the sisters sense a mysterious presence in their midst: noises startling them in the night, objects moving about, a fallen picture of an unknown woman posed next to their mother. Annie begins experiencing a series of intense and disturbing dreams - visions that lead her to uncover something terrible about her mother's past that is finally revealing itself.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users61%
Director: Nicholas McCarthyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Annie, returns to her childhood home after her mother's death to pack up the house. She begins to experience terrifying and inexplicable events, leading her to suspect that the death of her mother was not natural. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, Annie uncovers a dark family secret and a malevolent presence tied to her family's past.

Critical Reception

The Pact received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its effective atmosphere, suspenseful build-up, and a surprisingly strong performance from its lead, Caity Lotz. Some critics found the plot predictable or the scares less impactful in the latter half, but overall it was recognized as a solid entry into the supernatural horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and atmospheric build-up.
  • Caity Lotz's performance as the protagonist was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some found the resolution or scares less effective than the initial tension.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Pact' to be a decent horror film, appreciating its creepy atmosphere and suspense. While some felt it delivered on scares and tension, others thought it didn't quite live up to its promising start and had a somewhat predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The character of 'Judith' (the ghostly figure) was portrayed by stuntman Mark Steger, who also played the creature in 'The Woman'.

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Gimly

Gimly

I watched this film less than a month ago and I can't remember a single thing about it. Apparently I felt it was worth two stars at the time, but takeaway from the fact that I couldn't even remember it after re-watching the trailer what you...